Grapes market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The Bolivian grape market began the period with growth, as production increased from 22 674 t in 2018 to 23 549 t in 2019. This rise was supported by state actions under Supreme Decree No. 3528 of April 2018, which aimed to strengthen the productive complex for grapes, singani, and wine through soil fertility improvements and better coordination for commercializing table grapes in Tarija, enhancing sector organization and potential yields.

Production dipped to 22 235 t in 2020, coinciding with reported tensions from introducing modern viticulture systems into traditional growing areas like the Valle de los Cintis, which likely caused temporary disruptions. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with output jumping to 27 990 t. This surge was facilitated by the cultural recognition of the Fiesta de la Vendimia Chapaca as intangible heritage, boosting sector identity, and notably by modifications to Law No. 1391 that extended zero-tariff imports for machinery, enabling widespread modernization of vineyard and winery equipment.

Output remained at a high level in 2022, stabilizing at 27 524 t amid broader regulatory developments including specific provisions in the 2023 state budget. However, by 2023 both production and total market volume fell significantly to 23 066 t and 23 559 t respectively, returning to volumes closer to the start of the period.

Production grapes in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Bolivia's grape production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 23 549 tons, representing a 3.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 22 235 tons, marking a modest decrease of 5.6% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports grapes from Bolivia

According to market overview data, Bolivia did not export any grapes from 2017 to 2020.

Imports grapes to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's grape imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 2 444 tons, reflecting a significant decline of 29.6% from the previous year. In 2019, imports rebounded with an 11.6% increase. By 2020, imports totaled 2 919 tons, showing a moderate rise of 7.0% compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Peru was the dominant supplier of grapes to Bolivia, accounting for 77.5% of total imports by volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2018, import values reached their lowest point at 990 thousand US dollars, representing a 24.3% decline from the previous year. By 2020, import values peaked at 1 871 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 83.6% compared to 2019. The ratio between the highest and lowest values was 1.9 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina and Peru were the leading sources of grape imports in value terms, together accounting for 88.0% of total imports. The remaining share was spread across other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020